Teeth brushing?????
This is probably going to sound awful but how strict are you all with teeth brushing?
I'm having a nightmare time trying to get him to brush his teeth- he doesn't appear to have the skills to do it himself and when I try his mouth is clamped shut.
We tend to only do it at night and it's more him sucking the brush fir a while with me having a quick try between sucks.......
Are all your Los good with brushing their teeth and how do you get around it? I'd hate to think I'm doing him harm by not pushing it enough, I know they're baby teeth but all the sane I don't want a black tooth smile for him!
Aaaaarrrggh toddlers!
I'm having a nightmare time trying to get him to brush his teeth- he doesn't appear to have the skills to do it himself and when I try his mouth is clamped shut.
We tend to only do it at night and it's more him sucking the brush fir a while with me having a quick try between sucks.......
Are all your Los good with brushing their teeth and how do you get around it? I'd hate to think I'm doing him harm by not pushing it enough, I know they're baby teeth but all the sane I don't want a black tooth smile for him!
Aaaaarrrggh toddlers!
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I took him to see the dentist for a check up and they said his teeth were in good condition and that as long as they were given a good brush once a day they should be fine.
Have you tried brushing your teeth infront of him and making a big deal out of how fun it is?
Good luck! x
Now he really likes standing at the tap doing it with me and dipping the brush in the water. But he just seemed to enjoy it overnight, sorry not helpful at all! How about letting him choose a 'specil' toothpaster & brush with his favourite characters on? Another idea-reverse psychology: "Mummy loves this brush, im going to use it for my teeth, look daddy..." etc (lol) mite work? xx
Ali - you poor thing!! Hope they all behave for you, sounds like you will need lots of bribery that day! x
Ali I deffo dont envy you taking 3 kids to the dentist! Good luck xxx
visits freaking him out!
Reward charts sound fab but I really don't know if zachariah would get it! He seems so much younger than all the others- I might try though
I was terrible at going to the dentist - infact I still am - fortunately at least 2 of my children are fine with him.... time will tell as far as Bryn goes, though the dentist might want to wear protective gloves when we take him next month!!!
Good luck Ali - 2 at a time is my limit!! x